Are you planning to enroll in Medicare for the first time? Enrollment is done through Social Security, although some people with retirement or disability benefits will find themselves automatically ...

For many older adults, the cost of Medicare can be overwhelming so how can you help offset the costs of premiums, deductibles, and copayments, which can quickly accumulate? The iss ...

Medicare costs are rising significantly in 2026, with Part B premiums set for one of the largest hikes in the program's ...

Some Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans offer additional perks not offered by Original Medicare (parts A and B). One perk can include the Flex card, which functions like a prepaid debit card and often ...

Check if automatic. If not, use the 7-month IEP (3 months before 65th birthday). Apply online via SS to avoid penalties.

In some cases, a person automatically qualifies for Original Medicare. In other instances, a person must apply for Medicare and will need certain documents, such as a birth certificate and driver’s ...

People enrolled in certain Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans can receive a food allowance to buy groceries and sometimes prepared meals. This is one of the extra benefits of a Part C plan, in addition ...

Dear Toni: I had no problem opening a My Social Security account to enroll in Medicare because I knew those answers. But filling out the application for Medicare was another story. I had a problem ...

Consumers have one major defense against rising costs, shrinking provider networks and disappearing benefits: Medicare’s fall ...

Are you planning to enroll in Medicare for the first time? You can sign up only during specified times of the year. Enrollment is done through Social Security, although some people with retirement or ...